Why Did So Many Trees Fall in St. Mary’s County?

Posted by chris on November 7, 2011

The short answer of course is that there was a lot of rain and a lot wind. But there is another factor. More trees fell on the eastern side of the county, from Wildewood to the Patuxent River, and this area has a particular soil type that is especially vulnerable to rain events.

On Wednesday November 16 the Potomac River Association will explore the instability of the soils along the Patuxent River side of the county and implications of runoff for property owners and the Patuxent River. Fred Tutman, Patuxent Riverkeeper, will talk about the relationship between the land and the health of the river. Fred is a brilliant and passionate advocate for the environment. Lifelong county resident Robert Willey will give a short talk and show his photographs about ugly runoff events of the Myrtle Point area. There will be a question and answer period with soil and tree experts.

The event is free and open to the public. Wednesday, November 16th, 7PM, at The Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, 44219 Airport Road, California, Maryland.

For more information call 301-769-3840 – Download the Flyer